Unjust enrichment generally requires a person who has received a benefit to:
Correct answer: A. Restore it or pay reasonable restitution in appropriate circumstances
- A. Restore it or pay reasonable restitution in appropriate circumstances
- B. Keep it whenever no written contract exists
- C. Transfer it to the nearest public office
- D. Treat it as a criminal fine automatically
Explanation
Restitution prevents one person from retaining a benefit unfairly at another's expense. The remedy depends on the circumstances and is not the same as a criminal fine or automatic recovery in every case.
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